# San Carlos Alzatate Municipality, Jalapa Department – Villages

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Municipality · Jalapa Department 

# San Carlos Alzatate

San Carlos Alzatate is a municipality of Guatemala in Jalapa Department. It had an estimated **22,583 people** in 2024 on 90 km² (about 252 per km²). Its main town is San Carlos Alzatate. 26 named villages and localities are recorded here.

- 22,583people (2024)
- 89.8km²
- 1,878 mtypical elevation

## How many people live in San Carlos Alzatate?

San Carlos Alzatate had an estimated **22,583 people** in 2024 — 5.4% of Jalapa Department, 229th of 340 municipalities. There are 1,003 women for every 1,000 men (below the Jalapa Department figure of 1,025). Spread over 90 km², that is about **252 people per km²**, 171st of 340 municipalities.

34.3% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 22 years (it is 24 across Jalapa Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 60 children and older people.

0–4 ****2,617**

5–9 ****2,588**

10–14 ****2,530**

15–19 ****2,435**

20–24 ****2,464**

25–29 ****2,194**

30–34 ****1,896**

35–39 ****1,525**

40–44 ****1,169**

45–49 ****893**

50–54 ****674**

55–59 ****483**

60–64 ****358**

65–69 ****272**

70+ ****485**

Source: [Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE) via OCHA HDX, population 2024 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-gtm).

## Where is San Carlos Alzatate?

San Carlos Alzatate lies in [Jalapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/), [Guatemala](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Casillas](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/casillas/), [Jalapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/jalapa/), [Jutiapa](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jutiapa/jutiapa/), [Mataquescuintla](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/mataquescuintla/) and [San Rafael Las Flores](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/santa-rosa/san-rafael-las-flores/). By area it is the 218th largest of 342 municipalities in Guatemala. It covers 4.4% of [Jalapa Department](https://wherepedia.org/guatemala/jalapa/). The centre of San Carlos Alzatate is about 51 km in a straight line from Guatemala City, the capital. It is about 20 km from Jalapa, the main town of Jalapa Department. The centre point is at 14.4741° N, 90.0748° W.

Source: [Coordinadora Nacional Para La Reducción De Desastres via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-gtm).

## Things to see in and around San Carlos Alzatate

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in San Carlos Alzatate: 1 nature reserve.

- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Alzatate · nature reserve

### Nearby, outside San Carlos Alzatate

- Parque Ecológico Pino Dulce · attraction, Mataquescuintla12 km
- Catarata de Urlanta · waterfall, Jalapa15 km
- Reserva Natural Privada Finca de la Comunidad de Quesada · nature reserve, Quesada17 km
- Volcán Tahual · volcano, Jutiapa19 km
- Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Tahual · nature reserve, Jutiapa19 km
- Laguna del Hoyo · attraction, Monjas20 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: San Carlos Alzatate

- Time zoneUTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Guatemala
- CurrencyQuetzal (GTQ)
- Country calling code+502
- LanguagesSpanish
- Plug typesType A, B · 120 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports

- La Aurora International Airport (GUA) · Guatemala City50 km
- Ilopango International Airport (ILS) · San Salvador134 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:31) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:17, sunset around 17:33).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in San Carlos Alzatate

Open gazetteers list **26 villages, towns and localities** in San Carlos Alzatate. Settlements here lie between about 1,617 m and 2,167 m above sea level (median 1,878 m).

- Aguijotillo
- Astillero
- El Carrizal
- El Cedral
- El Copante
- El Duraznito
- El Hato Viejo
- El Matasano
- El Pacayal
- El Tabacal
- La Laguneta
- Laguneta
- Las Brisas
- Las Crucitas
- Las Flores
- Manzanillo
- Nueva Concepción Buena Vista
- Pino Zapatón
- Pueblo Viejo
- San Carlos Alzatate
- San Juan El Salitre
- Sepulturas
- Tapalapa
- Tierra Colorada
- Volcán Alzatate
- Yerbabuena

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of San Carlos Alzatate

Named natural and historic features inside San Carlos Alzatate, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

2 rivers and streams.

- Río Astillero
- Río Grande

### Hills and mountains

7 mountains; 1 hill.

- Montaña Soledad Grande · 2,569 m
- Montaña Pueblo Viejo · 2,157 m
- Cerro Caña Brava · 2,111 m
- Cerro Las Flores · 2,076 m
- Cerro El Gallal · 1,949 m
- Cerro El Volcancito · 1,860 m
- Cerro El Tabacal · 1,794 m
- Cerro Cueva del Zope · 1,683 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in San Carlos Alzatate and the best time to visit

In San Carlos Alzatate, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Dec (19 °C). About 1,207 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (214 mm) and the driest Feb (13 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 19 14 

Feb 21 13 

Mar 22 14 

Apr 24 34 

May 24 143 

Jun 22 195 

Jul 22 161 

Aug 22 202 

Sep 21 214 

Oct 21 152 

Nov 19 47 

Dec 19 19 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Carlos Alzatate

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Centro Medico Millenium · Jalapa 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.62154&mlon=-89.97641#map=17/14.62154/-89.97641) 

Bank BAM · Jalapa 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.63160&mlon=-89.98947#map=17/14.63160/-89.98947) 

ATM SUPER 24 · Palencia 38 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.67727&mlon=-90.36044#map=17/14.67727/-90.36044) 

Petrol pump Shell · Mataquescuintla 13 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.52311&mlon=-90.18279#map=17/14.52311/-90.18279) 

Hotel Secretos Del Lago · Casillas 7.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.41152&mlon=-90.09333#map=17/14.41152/-90.09333) 

Mall Plaza San Francisco · Jalapa 20 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.63156&mlon=-89.98950#map=17/14.63156/-89.98950) 

School INCAV · Jalapa 19 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.63025&mlon=-89.99260#map=17/14.63025/-89.99260) 

College UMG · Jutiapa · Jutiapa 18 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.32829&mlon=-90.00115#map=17/14.32829/-90.00115) 

Police station PNC · Jalapa 21 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.63543&mlon=-89.98135#map=17/14.63543/-89.98135) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Other municipalities in Jalapa Department

- Jalapa
- Mataquescuintla
- Monjas
- San Luis Jilotepeque
- San Manuel Chaparrón
- San Pedro Pinula

## Quick answers

- Where is San Carlos Alzatate?In Jalapa Department, Guatemala
- What is the population of San Carlos Alzatate?22,583 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in San Carlos Alzatate?About 22 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of San Carlos Alzatate?About 252 people per km²
- What borders San Carlos Alzatate?Casillas, Jalapa, Jutiapa, Mataquescuintla and San Rafael Las Flores
- What is there to see in San Carlos Alzatate?Zona de Veda Definitiva Volcán Alzatate
- What time zone is San Carlos Alzatate in?UTC−6
- What currency is used in San Carlos Alzatate?Quetzal (GTQ)
- What language is spoken in San Carlos Alzatate?Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in San Carlos Alzatate?26 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of San Carlos Alzatate?Settlements lie between 1,617 m and 2,167 m
- What is the highest point in San Carlos Alzatate?Montaña Soledad Grande (2,569 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit San Carlos Alzatate?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to San Carlos Alzatate?Centro Medico Millenium, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to San Carlos Alzatate?BAM, about 20 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to San Carlos Alzatate?SUPER 24, about 38 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Carlos Alzatate?Shell, about 13 km from the centre
- What is the P-code of San Carlos Alzatate?GT2105 (OCHA common operational dataset)